Project Coordinator– Store Planning Department

Job Description

New Guards Group is the home to 10 international luxury brands: Marcelo Burlon County of Milan, Off-White c/o Virgil Abloh, Palm Angels, Unravel Project, Heron Preston, Alanui, Kirin Peggy Gou, Opening Ceremony, Ambush and There Was One. We work with the understanding that fashion and luxury can be different: community-based, quality-driven, collaborative, truly global and quick.Our brands and products stem from creative and managerial innovation and the philosophy of Made in Italy. We are redefining the way luxury is conceived, communicated and shared. Where others see limits, we see goals.

TURATI
Our office in Via Turati is a strategic hub, and home to all of the NGG Group staff functions.Turati is where the behind the scenes driving force of NGG is brought to life; this is harmonized with the archive exhibits of brand collaborations found throughout the office

THE ROLE
We are currently looking for a Project Coordinator, the position is part of the Store Planning & Project Management Department and will report to the Project Manager.
The Project Coordinator will lead and coordinate all project phases between internal departments, suppliers, vendors, being responsible for technical/time/cost/quality control for the successful delivery of projects.

WHAT WILL YOU DO

• Coordinate creative, architectural and construction activities related to new opening (refresh, enlargement, relocation etc.)
• Oversee and control from timing point of view the new store openings roll out
• Monitor budget, project timing and quality check during all phases of the project
• Select suppliers and manage the tender for General Contractors and/or Millworks including negotiating terms and contracts.
• Coordinate of all external contributors and consultants of the project (local architect, general contractors, engineers, light designer etc.)
• Ensure all scheduled works are completed and executed as per quality standards
• Participate in the definition of project rough estimate
• Liaise with HQs in order to draw up forecasting analysis and reviews
• Assure site construction management with periodic visit on site as well as facilitate handover and necessary support for the successful openings/completion of the projects
• Work closely with internal departments (Retail Operation, Procurement, VM, Finance, Legal, IT, etc.) to ensure the project needs of all departments.
• Coordinate and organize the works of all Project Specialists and report their activities to the Project Manager

WHO YOU ARE

• Degree: Architecture, Design or Engineering is preferable
• Experience: 5 + years in similar role
• Excellent knowledge of spoken and written English
• Autocad and Adobe Creative Suite knowledge is preferable

REWARDS & BENEFITS

• Great compensation package (in consideration of your professional experience)
• Lunch tickets
• Discounts on all NGG brands and partners including FARFETCH and Browns
• Be part of a young, dynamic and creative company with over 40 different nationalities
• Brand new headquarters located in the centre of Milan

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES STATEMENT

• New Guards Group is an equal opportunities employer ensuring that all applicants are treated equally and fairly throughout our recruitment process. We are determined that no applicant experiences discrimination on the basis of sex, race, ethnicity, religion or belief, disability, age, gender identity, ancestry, sexual orientation, veteran status, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. We continue to build our consciously inclusive culture as part of our Positively FARFETCH strategy throughout our business, partnerships and communities